Big U.S. harvests, near-perfect weather for planting in Brazil and signs of slowing purchases by top buyer China are bolstering supplies of two of the top globally traded commodities: soy … Read More

National reports of fungus and wet weather threatening U.S. pumpkin crops may have pumpkin lovers spooked ahead of Halloween and Thanksgiving. But pumpkin farmers and experts say there is nothing … Read More

Higher prices and empty shelves have been one of the hallmarks of the shipping crisis, as a historic number of cargo ships wait off the coast of Southern California to … Read More

Leaders at the COP26 global climate conference in Glasgow have pledged to stop deforestation by the end of the decade and slash emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane to … Read More

Agritourism isn’t just pumpkin patches and corn mazes. From a pick-your-own-flowers tour in Spring to Christmas tree and reindeer farms in late fall, over the last twenty years the sector … Read More

Supermarket chains are revamping their operations to navigate persistent product shortages, expanding storage space and curbing discounts to make sure they don’t run out. (Wall Street Journal)  

Agricultural and business groups on Sunday largely stated their support for a deal struck by President Joe Biden’s administration and the European Union to dial back tariffs on EU steel … Read More

October has had weather comparable to what is seen in all four seasons. Through it all, area farmers were working through the conditions to collect this year’s crop ahead of … Read More

Many households are being forced to adjust their shopping lists or seek assistance. But food banks, too, are feeling the pinch. (New York Times)  

UK ministers are building on the recommendations made by the first Agriculture Mission, takings steps to safeguard animal welfare and address antimicrobial resistance in trade agreements. (The Pig Site)